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w ISHING days. Our at AU figured 25c. Figure 36 inch Bro 60 to 75c. 1 A larg' lin? All Fancy I Prices on a] Odd lots of You can't ? stock. These Rives Office No. 61. Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, June 17th. LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Mrs. A. P. Lott of Johnston was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cogburn Sunday. Mrs. Samuel Craig of Anderson is here (visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cogburn. I Mrs. J. C. Sheppard has gone to Asheville to be with her son, Mr. J. C. Sheppard, Jr. The new mansion of Mr. Sanderet will be covered with metal tile, ?which ?6 something entirely new in Edgefield. The young people of Edgefield are looking forward to Griffis bar becue and dance which will be giv en on Friday, July 29. Do not forget the mass meeting that ie to be held in the interest of road improvement in the court house Friday morning at ll o'clock. Mr. R. L. Dunovant has begun the erection of a handsome two story, eight-room residence on his lot on the street leading north from the Episcopal rectory. If we belonged to Edgefield's honk-honk brigade we would peti tion the town council to have the loose rocks and brick bats removed ?Tom the streets. John A. Boykin, Esq., of Atlan ta, and Hon. Jame.* Boykin of Lincolnton,Ga.,brothers of Mis. W. P. Calhoun, have been in Edgefield for the past week. Calhoun A. Mays, Esq., of Green wood has been spending several days at the home of his father, Col. S. B. Mays. This rising young attorney of Greenwood is a candi date tor the legislature. This afternoon at six o'clock Miss Josephine Elizabeth Sheppard and Mr. Raymond Douglas Rogers will be married at the home of Mrs. Ida F.Sheppard, Dr. M. D. Jeffries officiating. tmSSSSSSBSB to reduce our stock entire line of Ginj Crepes. Riplets, etc d and Colored Crepe caded Silks 75c gra Embroidery Flouncii 3 of Laces and Emb Parasols to be sold a ll MILLINERY redi Lad!.. and Misses i ilford to miss this o ^ prices will be for C ! Bros., We owes it to Johnston to assist in making their Chautauqua week a success. Johnston patronizes Edgetield's entertainments liberally. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Tompkins are in Sumter with their ? Toter, Mrs. Gus Merrimon, who been quite ill. Mr. Charles R. Dobson is at home for a rest of two months. He will spend a part of July on Sulli van's Island. Mr. Orlando Sheppard attended the annual meeting of the board of visitors of the Citadel Monday and Tuesday. The District Inter-denomination al Sunday School conventior wili bc held at Ebenezer church, Tren ton, Thursday, July 9. Miss Mattie Lyon has closed her school in Aiken county and is now spending some lime with her sister, Mrs. C. A. Wells. Mrs. Emma Dobson spent Thurs day and Friday with her son, Mr. W. R. Dobson, in Beech Island. His little two year-old child died suddenly Thursday. Messrs. Rives Bros have everything in readiness for their great mid-summer clearance sale which will be held Friday and Sat urday, June 19 and 20. Prices will be cut very low on these days, as shown by their advertisement in this issue. The contractor has commenced [work on the residences of Mrs. Kate Lynch and Mr. W. C. Lynch. Both of these buildings will be two stories in height and will be an ornament to the towi The plans were drawn by an experienced architect of Co lumbia. Attention is directed to the speed limit ordinance which is published in The Advertiser. Those who drive automobiles should read the ordi nance carefully and comply with its terms. Those who exceed the speed limit will be fined when re ported to the council. Mrs. N. G. Evans and Master George are spending some time in Macon with relatives, which means that Capt. N. G. Evans (alias Prof. Obediah Threewitts) is finding these longest-daye-of-the-year up wards of 48 hours in length. and close out certai ^hams, Crepes, Figi 15c. quality at >s and similar lines 1 ,de at rigs for roideries to go at t COST. iced, also Men's Str; 3xfords in the best, pportunity, because ASH ONLY. Mr. C. B. Key of Columbia is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Key. The 19-cents profit sharing sale will be held at the Corner Store Friday, June 19. Many shoppers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of thet bargain-giving day. Miss Maria Hill and Miss Sadie Mims went to Columbia last Thurs day to see Mrs. J. W. Mobley who its at the hospital in Columbia for treatment. They were motored to the capital city by Mr. Floyd Rainsford in his new touring car. Mr. Luth ;r G. Quarles can farm as well as sell more sewing ma chines than anybody else in this part of the country. Monday he brought a specimen of fine cotton to The Advertiser office. It was the finest we have seen and he assured us that <t came from the field and not from a garden spot. Mrs. Leinie Talbert has moved from Mr. Turner's residence near the depot into ?he Addison build ing near the Baptist church. Mr. Turner has a corps of workmen re modeling the interior of his resi dence, and as soon as these improve ments have been completed he will bring his family to ridgefield. In spite of unfavorable condi tions, cotton blooms in this section are about as early as usual. Three energetic colored men have report ed blooms to The Advertiser in the following order: Pierce Mitchell, o'" Mr. II. A. Smith's farm; Miles Prescott, of Mr. B. E. Nicholson's farm, and John Calliharo, of Mr. B. L. Jones' farm. The friends of Mrs. W. B. Cog burn will regret to learn that she had one of her ankles severely bruis ed a few days ago. She and her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Craig, were sitting in a porch swing when the chain broke and her ankle was caught beneath the swing with their entire weight upon it. She is now unable to walk. The dates for the Johnston Chautauqua are approaching, July 4- to ll. If Mr. J. W. Hatcher spends a few more days in Edge field, that spur track will not be needi d to transport our people to the Chautauqua, as all who can raise the cash or a negotiable "prom ise to pay" will have cars of their own. imer Cl< June 19tl n lines we will mah ired Lawns and F ;o go at aw Hats 1-3 off. grades to close , out i you will find a big ] ? ^i^iiiiiiiillllllilPllil'JllliillJI'IHfnHliJIIIPMIIIIII lililil d' I nummsMiwvMmvmimmms Children's Day Exercises at Methodist Church. Among many churches and Sun day schools the year's work is not regarded as finished unless at least one Sunday is devoted to . exercises .by the children, and we are pleased to state that Edgefield churches are among those that set apart one day for the little folk. Children's Day exercises were held at the Metho dist church last Sunday morning. This school has a strong corps of consecrated teachers who have taken especial interest in making Children's Day a success, and they have been abundantly rewarded for their efforts. We have heard a number of highly complimentary re marks about the success of Sunday morning's exercises. The pro gramme had been carefully arrang ed and those who participated re flected cedit upon themselves and their leaders. The following i? the programme in detail: 1. Song by choir. 2. Children marched in and took their place within the altar. 3. Prayer by the pastor. 4. Response sung by the child ren. 5. Welcome by Katherine Stewart. ?. Recitation: Children's Carols, by Bessie Dunovant. 7. Praise Him, by the choir. 8. Recitation: "i'm but a Very Little Child", Albert Rainsford; and song by the children, "Jesus loves me." 1). Rjsponsive reading of 23rd Psalm and singing of the doxology by the congregation. 10. "When We Grow Big," by tiny tots. 11. Story of Daniel, Carroll Rai ns ford. 12. Cradle Roll Service: Roll call by Mrs. J. G. Edwards. Reci tation by June Nicholson, Elsie Co var, Emma Martin and Lucy Sheppard. 13. Song: "Thi Children are Singing for Joy To-Day," by the children. 14. Recitation, by Robert Ar thur. 15. "What Would You Do?" by Ethel Martin and Martha Stew art. 16. Song: Jewels, by the child ren. 17. The Offering: Word by superintendent and pastor. Rec: tation by and offering taken by aarance and 20ti 2 very low prices f 'oulards 10 and 12 5 ar at j . ! [.eduction throusrhoi Sarah Ready, Mary Nielvd^on, Emma Marlin and Helen Nieholsou. Solo by Miss Elizabeth Rainsford. 18. "The King's Question," by Hazelle Dow. 19. Hymn: "From all the dark places," by the congregation. 20. "The Strongest Thing," by Allen Edwards. 21. "The Children's Crusade," by Sarah Ready and Mary Nichol son. 22. "The Mother's Opportu nity," by Helen Nicholson. 23. "Joy to the world," by the congregation. 24. Benediction. Religious Notices. The sermon will be addressed to ihe j'oung men and young ladies of i he community. Subject: "How to make the most of life." E. C. Bailey. Next Sunday: Trenton Methodist, morning 11:15. Text, grace. Union service at Edgefield Methodist at 8:30 o'clock at night. Rev. E. C. Bailey is to preach. Let all who can attend these services. J. R. Walker. Dr. M. D. Jeffries will preach in the High School luditorium Sun day morning at 11:30 and at Horn's Creek in the afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. The regular monthly un ion service will be held in the Methodist church Sunday evening at 9:30. Classified Column. FOR SALE: A large lot of sec ond-! and brick at a very low .price. E. S. Johnson. LOST-Between Edgefield and Dr. Prescott's, a black silk co?t. Finder will receive reward by bringing same to J. D. May at Smith-Marsh Co. FOR SALE: One 20 horse power Atlas engine, one 25-horse Skid boiler, one No. 2 fast speed cal le drive saw-mill same as new, cheap. R. A. Timmerman, Edgefield, S. C. Route No. 2-6-3-41. Seile h. or these two l-2c. quality 7 l-2c. ?Oc. yard. 15c. 37 l-2c. 37 l-2c. id 10c. yard. $1.00 a pair. it our entire Why don't you drink Shivar Springs mineral water. We sell at $1.30 tor 5 gallons. L. T. May. Order half doz. bottles Shivar Springs Ginger Ale. L. T. May. Fresh Cor n-fl a k e s, Shreaded Wheats. Fresh Oat Meal in tins. L. T. May. Coughs and Colds Weaken the System. Continued coughs, colds and bronchial troubles are depressing and weaken the system. Loss of weight and appetite generally fol low. Get a 50c bottle of Dr. King's iS'ew Discovery to-day. It will stop your cough. The first dose helps. I ii.- best medicine for stubborn coughs, culds and al! throat and lunvr I rou bles. Mr. O H Brown, Musc.itine, Ala., writes "My wife was sick during the hot summer months and I honestly believe Dr. Iv i n ir's Kew Discovery saved her life." Good for children. 50c. and $1.00 at your druggist. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst case?, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c. 50c, ft.QO